Review of Recent Employment Developments in Ireland 2/3/2018

Highlights this week: The debate continues on the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017, a Bill attempting to improve the security and predictability of working hours for employees on insecure contracts, yet has received some criticism and amendments have been sought to secure an effective end to the spread of precarious jobs in all sectors of the economy. As the Beast from the East hits Ireland, Met Éireann has issued a level red weather warning covering all counties in the State and authorities warn members of the public to stay indoors. We analyse the employment situation in extreme and severe weather events and provide information that may be of assistance where the contract